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So the cost of unlicensed contractors for anything from painting to plumbing is much cheaper than licensed and bonded contractors. I basically wouldn't be in business if I hired full price contractors
For our rehab ...
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A friend of mine came to me to start a small side business on weekends and some weekdays. He wants to become a hotdog vendor and would like me to be his business partner. He's getting everything we need as far as the ...
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My husband and I are thinking of house hacking one of the last non-renovated homes in a very affluent neighborhood. It is going for just under 200K and will likely need another 200K to bring it to its full glory and a...
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So, my partner brought in a great lead... It's in Old City, in Philadelphia, which is a GREAT area... It's 3 bed rooms, 2 baths, 3 floors, $280K owed to the mrtg co., seller does not want anything just to get from und...
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Hey all. I have a brand newly renovated three flat in a quiet north side Chicago neighborhood. Hardwood floors, new everything, etc. Just listed it and am getting a high number of "do you accept dogs" viewing inquirie...
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Hi All,New to BiggerPockets but I've found this community a great resource and so grateful to the many wonderful people offering their ideas and advice to someone new like me! Here is my situation: I'm in Bay Area (Be...
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I love this page and have been learning so much. I did some searching tonight of listings that are local in my area of West Michigan. And then ran the rental report. I think I got this right.
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Its been about a year now when I decided to take a serious look into real estate investing. Stumbled upon this community and decided to dedicate my time outside of work to educating myself on this venture. At the begi...
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Posted under the wrong topic earlier today, sorry for those who have seen this.....Pasted a copy: Hi there I recently came up on this website after trying to find answers to my biggest question, should I rent my hous...
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I recently attended a seminar where a popular TV couple was the sponsor. Now, before we get rants regarding the levels and $$ they ask to shell out for training etc...my interest in this post is targeted to understand...